Ortega left out of Champions League squad
Stefan Ortega's first days at Olympiacos just got complicated. The new goalkeeper, signed with talk of Champions League qualification and a title push, has been left out of the European squad list by Mendilibar (1). The decision is the manager's. No injury, no paperwork issue, just selection.
Tzolakis in Istanbul to finalise Hull move
Konstantis Tzolakis flew to Istanbul to complete his transfer to Championship side Hull City (2). The goalkeeper's departure clears the path for Ortega to claim the number one shirt domestically, even if Europe is off the table for now.
Salah-Eddine rejects PSV, picks Olympiacos
Anass Salah-Eddine said no to PSV. The Moroccan international is set to join from AS Roma for up to €8 million (3). A left-back who can push forward, he fits the kind of profile Mendilibar wants as the squad rebuild continues.
Fan reactions
The mood among Olympiacos fans is buzzing after the Gustavo Sá announcement. Supporters are calling it one of the biggest statements the club has made in years, a genuine coup for a 21-year-old creative midfielder. See the discussion here.
